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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.82, 635.84 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.82, 635.84 and 274.25 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.82 : 635.84 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.82/635.84 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.82x = 635.84 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.82x = 174,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,374.57/460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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