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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.68, 457.35 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.68, 457.35 and 268.44 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.68 : 457.35 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.68/457.35 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.68x = 457.35 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.68x = 122,771.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,771.03/304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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