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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.95, 636.08 and 274.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.95, 636.08 and 274.51 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.95 : 636.08 = 274.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.95/636.08 = 274.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.95x = 636.08 × 274.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.95x = 174,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,610.32/460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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