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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.46, 634 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.46, 634 and 272.94 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.46 : 634 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.46/634 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.46x = 634 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.46x = 173,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,043.96/459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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