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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.69, 684.63 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.69, 684.63 and 274.44 is: 411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.69 : 684.63 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.69/684.63 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.69x = 684.63 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.69x = 187,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,889.86/456.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.42

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