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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 456.80 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 456.80 and 270.40 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 456.80 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/456.80 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 456.80 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 123,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,518.72/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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