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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 688.13 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 688.13 and 273.78 is: 410.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 688.13 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/688.13 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 688.13 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 188,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,396.23/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.61

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