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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.62, 685.86 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.62, 685.86 and 274.60 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.62 : 685.86 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.62/685.86 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.62x = 685.86 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.62x = 188,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,337.16/457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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