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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.36, 699.60 and 274.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.36, 699.60 and 274.36 is: 411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.36 : 699.60 = 274.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.36/699.60 = 274.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.36x = 699.60 × 274.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.36x = 191,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,942.26/466.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.58

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