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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 612.23 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 612.23 and 270.59 is: 406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 612.23 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/612.23 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 612.23 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 165,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,658.90/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.15

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