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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.65, 685.01 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.65, 685.01 and 273.80 is: 410.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.65 : 685.01 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.65/685.01 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.65x = 685.01 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.65x = 187,552.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,552.74/456.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.71

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