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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.52, 674.07 and 274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.52, 674.07 and 274.87 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.52 : 674.07 = 274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.52/674.07 = 274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.52x = 674.07 × 274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.52x = 185,281.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,281.16/450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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