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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 635.04 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 635.04 and 273.90 is: 377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 635.04 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/635.04 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 635.04 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 173,937.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,937.46/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.92

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