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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.02, 684.50 and 274.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.02, 684.50 and 274.03 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.02 : 684.50 = 274.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.02/684.50 = 274.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.02x = 684.50 × 274.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.02x = 187,570.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,570.45/457.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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