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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 635.13 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 635.13 and 273.75 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 635.13 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/635.13 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 635.13 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 173,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,866.84/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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