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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.35, 635.21 and 273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.35, 635.21 and 273.84 is: 377.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.35 : 635.21 = 273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.35/635.21 = 273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.35x = 635.21 × 273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.35x = 173,943.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,943.87/460.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.85

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