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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.04, 634.99 and 273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.04, 634.99 and 273.66 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.04 : 634.99 = 273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.04/634.99 = 273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.04x = 634.99 × 273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.04x = 173,773.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,773.64/460.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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