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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.80, 611.93 and 270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.80, 611.93 and 270.91 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.80 : 611.93 = 270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.80/611.93 = 270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.80x = 611.93 × 270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.80x = 165,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,777.96/407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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