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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.45, 636.86 and 274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.45, 636.86 and 274.99 is: 379.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.45 : 636.86 = 274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.45/636.86 = 274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.45x = 636.86 × 274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.45x = 175,130.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,130.13/461.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.52

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