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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.37, 636.51 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.37, 636.51 and 274.79 is: 379.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.37 : 636.51 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.37/636.51 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.37x = 636.51 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.37x = 174,907.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,907.66/461.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.10

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