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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 684.35 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 684.35 and 273.81 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 684.35 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/684.35 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 684.35 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 187,384.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,384.10/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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