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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.44, 636.80 and 274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.44, 636.80 and 274.88 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.44 : 636.80 = 274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.44/636.80 = 274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.44x = 636.80 × 274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.44x = 175,043.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,043.58/461.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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