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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.09, 636.39 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.09, 636.39 and 274.73 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.09 : 636.39 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.09/636.39 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.09x = 636.39 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.09x = 174,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,832.24/461.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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