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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 456.67 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 456.67 and 270.14 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 456.67 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/456.67 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 456.67 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 123,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,362.89/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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