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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 610.61 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 610.61 and 270.04 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 610.61 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/610.61 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 610.61 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 164,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,889.12/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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