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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.99, 610.70 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.99, 610.70 and 270.10 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.99 : 610.70 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.99/610.70 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.99x = 610.70 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.99x = 164,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,948.54/406.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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