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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.74, 700.11 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.74, 700.11 and 274.23 is: 411.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.74 : 700.11 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.74/700.11 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.74x = 700.11 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.74x = 191,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,991.17/466.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.35

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