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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 622.15 and 270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 622.15 and 270.16 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 622.15 = 270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/622.15 = 270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 622.15 × 270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 168,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,075.58/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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