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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.17, 618.94 and 274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.17, 618.94 and 274.26 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.17 : 618.94 = 274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.17/618.94 = 274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.17x = 618.94 × 274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.17x = 169,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,747.39/413.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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