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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.22, 635.13 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.22, 635.13 and 273.74 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.22 : 635.13 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.22/635.13 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.22x = 635.13 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.22x = 173,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,862.07/460.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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