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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 458.47 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 458.47 and 276.77 is: 415.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 458.47 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/458.47 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 458.47 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 126,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,891.20/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.39

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