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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.63, 617.85 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.63, 617.85 and 274.82 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.63 : 617.85 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.63/617.85 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.63x = 617.85 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.63x = 169,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,794.45/412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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