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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.78, 635.94 and 274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.78, 635.94 and 274.24 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.78 : 635.94 = 274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.78/635.94 = 274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.78x = 635.94 × 274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.78x = 174,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,400.19/460.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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