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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 620.74 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 620.74 and 270.39 is: 405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 620.74 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/620.74 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 620.74 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 167,841.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,841.89/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.50

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