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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 1,027.90 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 1,027.90 and 274.44 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 1,027.90 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/1,027.90 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 1,027.90 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 282,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,096.88/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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