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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 635.27 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 635.27 and 273.77 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 635.27 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/635.27 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 635.27 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 173,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,913.32/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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