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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.60, 634.01 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.60, 634.01 and 273 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.60 : 634.01 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.60/634.01 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.60x = 634.01 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.60x = 173,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,083.37/459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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