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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 463.83 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 463.83 and 274.68 is: 413.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 463.83 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/463.83 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 463.83 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 127,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,403.26/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.87

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