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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.36, 455.93 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.36, 455.93 and 274.79 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.36 : 455.93 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.36/455.93 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.36x = 455.93 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.36x = 125,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,285.80/304.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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