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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.08, 461.52 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.08, 461.52 and 270.63 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.08 : 461.52 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.08/461.52 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.08x = 461.52 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.08x = 124,901.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,901.16/307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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