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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 635.82 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 635.82 and 274.25 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 635.82 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/635.82 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 635.82 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 174,373.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,373.64/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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