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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 635.30 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 635.30 and 273.90 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 635.30 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/635.30 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 635.30 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 174,007.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,007.53/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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