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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.67, 686.43 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.67, 686.43 and 274.66 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.67 : 686.43 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.67/686.43 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.67x = 686.43 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.67x = 188,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,531.43/457.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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