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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 614.88 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 614.88 and 273.46 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 614.88 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/614.88 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 614.88 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 168,145.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,145.08/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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