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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 456.62 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 456.62 and 276.16 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 456.62 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/456.62 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 456.62 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 126,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100.18/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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