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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 613.71 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 613.71 and 272.45 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 613.71 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/613.71 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 613.71 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 167,206.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,206.82/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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