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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 456.98 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 456.98 and 278.24 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 456.98 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/456.98 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 456.98 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 127,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,150.12/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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