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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 620.28 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 620.28 and 270.24 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 620.28 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/620.28 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 620.28 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 167,624.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,624.47/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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