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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 636.07 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 636.07 and 274.41 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 636.07 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/636.07 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 636.07 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 174,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,540.10/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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