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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 622.14 and 270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 622.14 and 270.40 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 622.14 = 270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/622.14 = 270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 622.14 × 270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 168,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,226.66/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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