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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.55, 688.74 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.55, 688.74 and 273.81 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.55 : 688.74 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.55/688.74 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.55x = 688.74 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.55x = 188,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,583.21/458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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