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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 464.44 and 274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 464.44 and 274.94 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 464.44 = 274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/464.44 = 274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 464.44 × 274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 127,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,693.13/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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