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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 457.20 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 457.20 and 279.06 is: 418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 457.20 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/457.20 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 457.20 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 127,586.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,586.23/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.96

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