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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.19, 618.54 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.19, 618.54 and 274.23 is: 410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.19 : 618.54 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.19/618.54 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.19x = 618.54 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.19x = 169,622.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,622.22/413.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.52

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