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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.77, 635.76 and 274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.77, 635.76 and 274.11 is: 378.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.77 : 635.76 = 274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.77/635.76 = 274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.77x = 635.76 × 274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.77x = 174,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,268.17/460.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.21

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