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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.10, 615.12 and 274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.10, 615.12 and 274.48 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.10 : 615.12 = 274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.10/615.12 = 274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.10x = 615.12 × 274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.10x = 168,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,838.14/411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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