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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.49, 610.62 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.49, 610.62 and 277.48 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.49 : 610.62 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.49/610.62 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.49x = 610.62 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.49x = 169,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,434.84/407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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