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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.62, 612.75 and 271.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.62, 612.75 and 271.82 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.62 : 612.75 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.62/612.75 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.62x = 612.75 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.62x = 166,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,557.71/408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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