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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 636.33 and 274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 636.33 and 274.58 is: 378.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 636.33 = 274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/636.33 = 274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 636.33 × 274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 174,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,723.49/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.88

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