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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.23, 633.84 and 272.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.23, 633.84 and 272.75 is: 376.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.23 : 633.84 = 272.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.23/633.84 = 272.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.23x = 633.84 × 272.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.23x = 172,879.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,879.86/459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.46

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