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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 688.75 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 688.75 and 274.54 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 688.75 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/688.75 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 688.75 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 189,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,084.61/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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