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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.63, 456.95 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.63, 456.95 and 207.74 is: 311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.63 : 456.95 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.63/456.95 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.63x = 456.95 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.63x = 94,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,928.45/304.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.62

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