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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.47, 614.61 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.47, 614.61 and 277.68 is: 416.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.47 : 614.61 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.47/614.61 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.47x = 614.61 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.47x = 170,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,664.90/409.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.79

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