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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 685.91 and 274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 685.91 and 274.40 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 685.91 = 274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/685.91 = 274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 685.91 × 274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 188,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,213.70/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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