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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.40, 636.70 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.40, 636.70 and 274.88 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.40 : 636.70 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.40/636.70 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.40x = 636.70 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.40x = 175,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,016.10/461.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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