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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 686.88 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 686.88 and 273.29 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 686.88 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/686.88 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 686.88 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 187,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,717.86/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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