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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.99, 453.62 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.99, 453.62 and 274.16 is: 410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.99 : 453.62 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.99/453.62 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.99x = 453.62 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.99x = 124,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,364.46/302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.46

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