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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 456.64 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 456.64 and 272.16 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 456.64 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/456.64 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 456.64 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 124,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,278.46/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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