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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.26, 453.80 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.26, 453.80 and 276.72 is: 412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.26 : 453.80 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.26/453.80 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.26x = 453.80 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.26x = 125,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,574.15/304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.72

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