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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 635.74 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 635.74 and 274.23 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 635.74 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/635.74 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 635.74 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 174,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,338.98/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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