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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 451.11 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 451.11 and 270.46 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 451.11 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/451.11 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 451.11 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 122,004.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,004.96/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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