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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.88, 622.08 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.88, 622.08 and 270.60 is: 406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.88 : 622.08 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.88/622.08 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.88x = 622.08 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.88x = 168,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,334.85/413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.72

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