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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.45, 606.90 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.45, 606.90 and 274.52 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.45 : 606.90 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.45/606.90 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.45x = 606.90 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.45x = 166,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,603.15/404.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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