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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 461.56 and 270.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 461.56 and 270.65 is: 406.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 461.56 = 270.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/461.56 = 270.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 461.56 × 270.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 124,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,921.21/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.78

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