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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.84, 683.49 and 274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.84, 683.49 and 274.34 is: 410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.84 : 683.49 = 274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.84/683.49 = 274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.84x = 683.49 × 274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.84x = 187,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,506.00/456.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.44

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