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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.10, 636.10 and 274.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.10, 636.10 and 274.49 is: 378.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.10 : 636.10 = 274.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.10/636.10 = 274.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.10x = 636.10 × 274.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.10x = 174,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,599.91/461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.66

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