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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.94, 634.95 and 273.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.94, 634.95 and 273.49 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.94 : 634.95 = 273.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.94/634.95 = 273.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.94x = 634.95 × 273.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.94x = 173,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,652.48/459.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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