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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 609.12 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 609.12 and 270.48 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 609.12 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/609.12 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 609.12 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 164,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,754.78/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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