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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 459.65 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 459.65 and 270.45 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 459.65 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/459.65 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 459.65 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 124,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,310.99/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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