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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.55, 634.08 and 273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.55, 634.08 and 273.07 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.55 : 634.08 = 273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.55/634.08 = 273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.55x = 634.08 × 273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.55x = 173,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,148.23/459.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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