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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.52, 686.10 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.52, 686.10 and 274.71 is: 411.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.52 : 686.10 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.52/686.10 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.52x = 686.10 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.52x = 188,478.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,478.27/457.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.96

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