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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.34, 635.29 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.34, 635.29 and 273.93 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.34 : 635.29 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.34/635.29 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.34x = 635.29 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.34x = 174,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,023.62/460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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