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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 634.52 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 634.52 and 273.28 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 634.52 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/634.52 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 634.52 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 173,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,401.63/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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