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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.99, 614.19 and 272.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.99, 614.19 and 272.91 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.99 : 614.19 = 272.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.99/614.19 = 272.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.99x = 614.19 × 272.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.99x = 167,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,617.23/408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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