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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.15, 614.79 and 271.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.15, 614.79 and 271.43 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.15 : 614.79 = 271.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.15/614.79 = 271.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.15x = 614.79 × 271.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.15x = 166,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,871.68/410.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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