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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.73, 635.58 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.73, 635.58 and 274.12 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.73 : 635.58 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.73/635.58 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.73x = 635.58 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.73x = 174,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,221.68/460.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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