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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.72, 683.40 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.72, 683.40 and 274.16 is: 410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.72 : 683.40 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.72/683.40 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.72x = 683.40 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.72x = 187,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,360.94/456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.23

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