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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 610.77 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 610.77 and 270.57 is: 405.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 610.77 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/610.77 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 610.77 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 165,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,259.34/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.58

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