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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.88, 684.60 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.88, 684.60 and 274.05 is: 410.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.88 : 684.60 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.88/684.60 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.88x = 684.60 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.88x = 187,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,614.63/456.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.64

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