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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.14, 456.80 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.14, 456.80 and 275.44 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.14 : 456.80 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.14/456.80 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.14x = 456.80 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.14x = 125,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,820.99/305.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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