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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.59, 633.96 and 272.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.59, 633.96 and 272.95 is: 376.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.59 : 633.96 = 272.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.59/633.96 = 272.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.59x = 633.96 × 272.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.59x = 173,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,039.38/459.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.51

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