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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.82, 420.70 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.82, 420.70 and 294.68 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.82 : 420.70 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.82/420.70 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.82x = 420.70 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.82x = 123,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,971.88/304.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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