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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.18, 636.36 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.18, 636.36 and 274.64 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.18 : 636.36 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.18/636.36 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.18x = 636.36 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.18x = 174,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,769.91/461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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