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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.54, 463.65 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.54, 463.65 and 274.92 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.54 : 463.65 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.54/463.65 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.54x = 463.65 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.54x = 127,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,466.66/309.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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