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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.73, 609.40 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.73, 609.40 and 270.04 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.73 : 609.40 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.73/609.40 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.73x = 609.40 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.73x = 164,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,562.38/406.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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