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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 458.73 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 458.73 and 279.02 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 458.73 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/458.73 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 458.73 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 127,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,994.84/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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