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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.99, 685.66 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.99, 685.66 and 274.51 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.99 : 685.66 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.99/685.66 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.99x = 685.66 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.99x = 188,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,220.53/456.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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