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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.62, 454.63 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.62, 454.63 and 275.46 is: 411.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.62 : 454.63 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.62/454.63 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.62x = 454.63 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.62x = 125,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,232.38/304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.11

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