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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 685.08 and 274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 685.08 and 274.42 is: 411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 685.08 = 274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/685.08 = 274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 685.08 × 274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 187,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,999.65/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.01

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