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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.21, 687.09 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.21, 687.09 and 273.43 is: 409.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.21 : 687.09 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.21/687.09 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.21x = 687.09 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.21x = 187,871.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,871.02/459.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.12

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