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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.82 and 275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.82 and 275.82 is: 413.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.82 = 275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.82 = 275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.82 × 275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 128,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,206.65/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.84

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