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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 458.70 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 458.70 and 270.40 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 458.70 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/458.70 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 458.70 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 124,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,032.48/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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