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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.87, 634.76 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.87, 634.76 and 273.44 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.87 : 634.76 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.87/634.76 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.87x = 634.76 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.87x = 173,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,568.77/459.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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