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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.84, 457.15 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.84, 457.15 and 109.79 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.84 : 457.15 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.84/457.15 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.84x = 457.15 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.84x = 50,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,190.50/304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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