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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.93, 456.79 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.93, 456.79 and 274.20 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.93 : 456.79 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.93/456.79 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.93x = 456.79 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.93x = 125,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,252.50/304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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