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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.70, 634.37 and 273.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.70, 634.37 and 273.19 is: 376.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.70 : 634.37 = 273.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.70/634.37 = 273.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.70x = 634.37 × 273.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.70x = 173,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,302.55/459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.99

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