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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.97, 618.06 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.97, 618.06 and 274.68 is: 412.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.97 : 618.06 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.97/618.06 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.97x = 618.06 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.97x = 169,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,768.72/411.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.09

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