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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 621.39 and 270.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 621.39 and 270.10 is: 405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 621.39 = 270.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/621.39 = 270.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 621.39 × 270.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 167,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,837.44/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.34

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