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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 458.27 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 458.27 and 279.56 is: 416.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 458.27 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/458.27 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 458.27 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 128,112.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,112.37/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.98

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