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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 635.18 and 273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 635.18 and 273.81 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 635.18 = 273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/635.18 = 273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 635.18 × 273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 173,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,919.65/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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