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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 634.98 and 273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 634.98 and 273.76 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 634.98 = 273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/634.98 = 273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 634.98 × 273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 173,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,831.22/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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