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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.26, 636.46 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.26, 636.46 and 274.74 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.26 : 636.46 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.26/636.46 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.26x = 636.46 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.26x = 174,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,863.30/461.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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