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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.91, 635.77 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.91, 635.77 and 274.28 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.91 : 635.77 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.91/635.77 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.91x = 635.77 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.91x = 174,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,375.13/460.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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