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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 687.82 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 687.82 and 273.92 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 687.82 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/687.82 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 687.82 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 188,403.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,403.53/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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