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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 464.63 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 464.63 and 274.68 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 464.63 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/464.63 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 464.63 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 127,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,623.20/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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