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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.61, 685.08 and 274.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.61, 685.08 and 274.13 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.61 : 685.08 = 274.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.61/685.08 = 274.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.61x = 685.08 × 274.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.61x = 187,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,799.18/456.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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