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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 606.85 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 606.85 and 274.60 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 606.85 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/606.85 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 606.85 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 166,641.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,641.01/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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