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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.47, 613.11 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.47, 613.11 and 276.68 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.47 : 613.11 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.47/613.11 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.47x = 613.11 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.47x = 169,635.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,635.27/408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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