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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.29, 609.40 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.29, 609.40 and 270.51 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.29 : 609.40 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.29/609.40 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.29x = 609.40 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.29x = 164,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,848.79/407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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