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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.17 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.17 and 274.74 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.17 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.17 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.17 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 126,427.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,427.11/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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