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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.71, 685.50 and 274.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.71, 685.50 and 274.70 is: 411.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.71 : 685.50 = 274.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.71/685.50 = 274.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.71x = 685.50 × 274.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.71x = 188,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,303.68/457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.41

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