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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 635.16 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 635.16 and 273.78 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 635.16 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/635.16 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 635.16 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 173,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,894.10/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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