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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.56, 685.26 and 274.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.56, 685.26 and 274.77 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.56 : 685.26 = 274.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.56/685.26 = 274.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.56x = 685.26 × 274.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.56x = 188,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,288.89/457.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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