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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.76, 608.58 and 274.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.76, 608.58 and 274.46 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.76 : 608.58 = 274.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.76/608.58 = 274.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.76x = 608.58 × 274.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.76x = 167,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,027.82/406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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