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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 609.03 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 609.03 and 277.17 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 609.03 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/609.03 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 609.03 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 168,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,804.85/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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