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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.08, 636.03 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.08, 636.03 and 274.45 is: 378.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.08 : 636.03 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.08/636.03 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.08x = 636.03 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.08x = 174,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.43/461.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.59

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