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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 456.06 and 270.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 456.06 and 270.92 is: 405.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 456.06 = 270.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/456.06 = 270.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 456.06 × 270.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 123,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,555.78/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.18

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