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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.57, 634.04 and 273.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.57, 634.04 and 273.11 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.57 : 634.04 = 273.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.57/634.04 = 273.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.57x = 634.04 × 273.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.57x = 173,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,162.66/459.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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