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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.49, 460.51 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.49, 460.51 and 279.54 is: 421.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.49 : 460.51 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.49/460.51 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.49x = 460.51 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.49x = 128,730.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,730.97/305.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.40

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