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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 610.49 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 610.49 and 270.84 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 610.49 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/610.49 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 610.49 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 165,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,343.76/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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