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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.84, 688.16 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.84, 688.16 and 273.80 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.84 : 688.16 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.84/688.16 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.84x = 688.16 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.84x = 188,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,413.40/458.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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