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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.70, 610.03 and 276.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.70, 610.03 and 276.37 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.70 : 610.03 = 276.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.70/610.03 = 276.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.70x = 610.03 × 276.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.70x = 168,593.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,593.99/406.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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