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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 634.23 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 634.23 and 273.08 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 634.23 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/634.23 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 634.23 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 173,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,192.36/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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