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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.77, 606.91 and 274.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.77, 606.91 and 274.93 is: 412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.77 : 606.91 = 274.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.77/606.91 = 274.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.77x = 606.91 × 274.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.77x = 166,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,857.77/404.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.23

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