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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.30, 611.22 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.30, 611.22 and 270.62 is: 406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.30 : 611.22 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.30/611.22 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.30x = 611.22 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.30x = 165,408.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,408.36/407.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.11

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