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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.05, 454.86 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.05, 454.86 and 276.51 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.05 : 454.86 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.05/454.86 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.05x = 454.86 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.05x = 125,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,773.34/304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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