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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.95, 618.74 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.95, 618.74 and 274.89 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.95 : 618.74 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.95/618.74 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.95x = 618.74 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.95x = 170,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,087.42/412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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