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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 458.23 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 458.23 and 274.64 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 458.23 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/458.23 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 458.23 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 125,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.29/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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