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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.09, 621.96 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.09, 621.96 and 270.46 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.09 : 621.96 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.09/621.96 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.09x = 621.96 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.09x = 168,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,215.30/415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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