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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.61, 635.61 and 274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.61, 635.61 and 274.15 is: 378.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.61 : 635.61 = 274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.61/635.61 = 274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.61x = 635.61 × 274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.61x = 174,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,252.48/460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.31

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