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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 463.56 and 275.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 463.56 and 275.01 is: 412.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 463.56 = 275.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/463.56 = 275.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 463.56 × 275.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 127,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,483.64/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.59

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