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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 613.86 and 272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 613.86 and 272.17 is: 408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 613.86 = 272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/613.86 = 272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 613.86 × 272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 167,074.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.28/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.03

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