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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 457.98 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 457.98 and 277.48 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 457.98 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/457.98 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 457.98 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 127,080.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,080.29/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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