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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.48 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.48 and 275.39 is: 412.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.48 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.48 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.48 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 127,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,086.98/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.90

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