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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.54, 635.27 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.54, 635.27 and 273.90 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.54 : 635.27 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.54/635.27 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.54x = 635.27 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.54x = 174,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,000.45/460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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