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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.60, 464.73 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.60, 464.73 and 275.58 is: 413.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.60 : 464.73 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.60/464.73 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.60x = 464.73 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.60x = 128,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,070.29/309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.66

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