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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 610.98 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 610.98 and 270.32 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 610.98 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/610.98 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 610.98 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 165,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,160.11/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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