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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.27, 456.17 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.27, 456.17 and 98.71 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.27 : 456.17 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.27/456.17 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.27x = 456.17 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.27x = 45,028.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,028.99/304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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