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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.76, 685.20 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.76, 685.20 and 274.12 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.76 : 685.20 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.76/685.20 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.76x = 685.20 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.76x = 187,827.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,827.02/456.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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