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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.91, 685.83 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.91, 685.83 and 274.92 is: 411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.91 : 685.83 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.91/685.83 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.91x = 685.83 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.91x = 188,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,548.38/457.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.76

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