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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.82, 685.86 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.82, 685.86 and 274.68 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.82 : 685.86 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.82/685.86 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.82x = 685.86 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.82x = 188,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,392.02/457.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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