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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.48, 636.57 and 274.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.48, 636.57 and 274.91 is: 379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.48 : 636.57 = 274.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.48/636.57 = 274.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.48x = 636.57 × 274.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.48x = 174,996.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,996.28/461.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.21

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