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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.34, 454.69 and 276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.34, 454.69 and 276.61 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.34 : 454.69 = 276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.34/454.69 = 276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.34x = 454.69 × 276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.34x = 125,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,771.80/303.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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