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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 460.68 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 460.68 and 272.58 is: 406.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 460.68 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/460.68 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 460.68 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 125,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,572.15/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.86

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