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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 702.54 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 702.54 and 273.83 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 702.54 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/702.54 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 702.54 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 192,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,373.02/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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