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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.85, 458.19 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.85, 458.19 and 268.40 is: 403.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.85 : 458.19 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.85/458.19 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.85x = 458.19 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.85x = 122,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,975.91/304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.40

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