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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 461.22 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 461.22 and 275.58 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 461.22 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/461.22 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 461.22 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 127,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,103.01/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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