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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.60, 635.66 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.60, 635.66 and 274.08 is: 378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.60 : 635.66 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.60/635.66 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.60x = 635.66 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.60x = 174,221.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,221.69/460.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.25

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