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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.55, 635.48 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.55, 635.48 and 274.04 is: 378.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.55 : 635.48 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.55/635.48 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.55x = 635.48 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.55x = 174,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,146.94/460.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.13

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