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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.53, 613 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.53, 613 and 270.79 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.53 : 613 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.53/613 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.53x = 613 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.53x = 165,994.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,994.27/409.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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