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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.80, 456.96 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.80, 456.96 and 261.45 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.80 : 456.96 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.80/456.96 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.80x = 456.96 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.80x = 119,472.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,472.19/304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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