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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.16, 458.32 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.16, 458.32 and 276.48 is: 412.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.16 : 458.32 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.16/458.32 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.16x = 458.32 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.16x = 126,716.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,716.31/307.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.54

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