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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 686.86 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 686.86 and 273.28 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 686.86 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/686.86 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 686.86 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 187,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,700.98/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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