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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 622.26 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 622.26 and 270.84 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 622.26 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/622.26 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 622.26 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 168,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,532.90/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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