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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.80, 610.49 and 276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.80, 610.49 and 276.49 is: 414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.80 : 610.49 = 276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.80/610.49 = 276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.80x = 610.49 × 276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.80x = 168,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,794.38/406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.93

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