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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.67, 685.81 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.67, 685.81 and 274.86 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.67 : 685.81 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.67/685.81 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.67x = 685.81 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.67x = 188,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,501.74/457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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