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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.82, 607.47 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.82, 607.47 and 274.91 is: 412.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.82 : 607.47 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.82/607.47 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.82x = 607.47 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.82x = 166,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,996.54/404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.52

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