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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.06, 463.66 and 275.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.06, 463.66 and 275.08 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.06 : 463.66 = 275.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.06/463.66 = 275.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.06x = 463.66 × 275.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.06x = 127,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,541.27/309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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