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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.06, 688.35 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.06, 688.35 and 274.28 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.06 : 688.35 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.06/688.35 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.06x = 688.35 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.06x = 188,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,800.64/460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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