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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.27, 633.83 and 272.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.27, 633.83 and 272.72 is: 376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.27 : 633.83 = 272.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.27/633.83 = 272.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.27x = 633.83 × 272.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.27x = 172,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,854.77/459.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.37

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