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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.43, 634.10 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.43, 634.10 and 272.86 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.43 : 634.10 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.43/634.10 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.43x = 634.10 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.43x = 173,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,017.58/459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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