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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 457.76 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 457.76 and 272.91 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 457.76 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/457.76 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 457.76 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 124,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,927.96/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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