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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.91, 453.94 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.91, 453.94 and 271.86 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.91 : 453.94 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.91/453.94 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.91x = 453.94 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.91x = 123,405.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,405.75/302.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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