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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.45, 609.68 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.45, 609.68 and 270.35 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.45 : 609.68 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.45/609.68 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.45x = 609.68 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.45x = 164,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,826.99/406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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