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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 456.65 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 456.65 and 274.14 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 456.65 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/456.65 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 456.65 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 125,186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,186.03/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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