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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.54, 685.26 and 274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.54, 685.26 and 274.29 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.54 : 685.26 = 274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.54/685.26 = 274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.54x = 685.26 × 274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.54x = 187,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,957.40/456.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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