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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.94, 636.19 and 274.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.94, 636.19 and 274.53 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.94 : 636.19 = 274.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.94/636.19 = 274.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.94x = 636.19 × 274.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.94x = 174,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,652.55/460.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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