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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.64 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.64 and 278.69 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.64 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.64 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.64 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 127,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,258.02/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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