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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.85, 604.43 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.85, 604.43 and 271.91 is: 406.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.85 : 604.43 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.85/604.43 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.85x = 604.43 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.85x = 164,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,348.33/403.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.95

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