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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.74, 683.65 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.74, 683.65 and 274.28 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.74 : 683.65 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.74/683.65 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.74x = 683.65 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.74x = 187,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,514.40/455.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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