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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.65, 614.47 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.65, 614.47 and 272.96 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.65 : 614.47 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.65/614.47 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.65x = 614.47 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.65x = 167,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,725.73/409.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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