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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 686.24 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 686.24 and 274.56 is: 412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 686.24 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/686.24 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 686.24 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 188,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,414.05/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.47

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