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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.35, 1,028.50 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.35, 1,028.50 and 274.57 is: 412.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.35 : 1,028.50 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.35/1,028.50 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.35x = 1,028.50 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.35x = 282,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,391.99/685.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.04

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