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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.19, 456.44 and 271.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.19, 456.44 and 271.17 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.19 : 456.44 = 271.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.19/456.44 = 271.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.19x = 456.44 × 271.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.19x = 123,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,771.48/305.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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