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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.34, 636.72 and 274.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.34, 636.72 and 274.85 is: 379.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.34 : 636.72 = 274.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.34/636.72 = 274.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.34x = 636.72 × 274.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.34x = 174,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,999.31/461.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.33

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