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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 635.26 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 635.26 and 273.93 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 635.26 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/635.26 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 635.26 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 174,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,014.22/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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