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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.54, 634.17 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.54, 634.17 and 273.13 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.54 : 634.17 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.54/634.17 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.54x = 634.17 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.54x = 173,210.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,210.85/459.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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