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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 634.84 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 634.84 and 273.64 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 634.84 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/634.84 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 634.84 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 173,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,717.62/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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