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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.72, 634.32 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.72, 634.32 and 273.16 is: 376.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.72 : 634.32 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.72/634.32 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.72x = 634.32 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.72x = 173,270.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,270.85/459.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.91

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