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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 458.82 and 271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 458.82 and 271.34 is: 406.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 458.82 = 271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/458.82 = 271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 458.82 × 271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 124,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,496.22/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.98

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