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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 459.98 and 274.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 459.98 and 274.39 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 459.98 = 274.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/459.98 = 274.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 459.98 × 274.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 126,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,212.42/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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