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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 454.01 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 454.01 and 276.48 is: 412.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 454.01 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/454.01 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 454.01 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 125,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,523.30/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.15

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