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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 457.98 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 457.98 and 271.08 is: 406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 457.98 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/457.98 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 457.98 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 124,149.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,149.22/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.91

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