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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 614.60 and 271.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 614.60 and 271.85 is: 406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 614.60 = 271.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/614.60 = 271.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 614.60 × 271.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 167,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,074.58/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.88

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