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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.95, 456.61 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.95, 456.61 and 268.50 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.95 : 456.61 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.95/456.61 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.95x = 456.61 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.95x = 122,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,599.79/304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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