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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 636.35 and 274.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 636.35 and 274.71 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 636.35 = 274.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/636.35 = 274.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 636.35 × 274.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 174,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,810.33/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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