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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.91, 457.65 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.91, 457.65 and 275.94 is: 412.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.91 : 457.65 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.91/457.65 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.91x = 457.65 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.91x = 126,283.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,283.94/305.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.81

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