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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 458.29 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 458.29 and 270.58 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 458.29 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/458.29 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 458.29 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 124,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,004.11/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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