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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.94, 457.41 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.94, 457.41 and 76.94 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.94 : 457.41 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.94/457.41 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.94x = 457.41 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.94x = 35,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,192.74/304.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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