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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.42, 684.65 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.42, 684.65 and 274.98 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.42 : 684.65 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.42/684.65 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.42x = 684.65 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.42x = 188,265.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,265.06/456.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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