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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.63, 634.25 and 273.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.63, 634.25 and 273.14 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.63 : 634.25 = 273.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.63/634.25 = 273.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.63x = 634.25 × 273.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.63x = 173,234.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,234.51/459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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