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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.35, 1,027.62 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.35, 1,027.62 and 274.41 is: 411.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.35 : 1,027.62 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.35/1,027.62 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.35x = 1,027.62 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.35x = 281,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,989.20/685.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.45

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