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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.69, 634.41 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.69, 634.41 and 273.18 is: 377.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.69 : 634.41 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.69/634.41 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.69x = 634.41 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.69x = 173,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,308.12/459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.01

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