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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.29, 455.67 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.29, 455.67 and 275.58 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.29 : 455.67 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.29/455.67 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.29x = 455.67 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.29x = 125,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,573.54/304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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