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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 621.96 and 270.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 621.96 and 270.44 is: 405.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 621.96 = 270.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/621.96 = 270.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 621.96 × 270.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 168,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,202.86/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.39

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