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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 700.56 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 700.56 and 274.50 is: 411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 700.56 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/700.56 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 700.56 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 192,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303.72/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.70

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