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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.98 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.98 and 271.14 is: 406.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.98 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.98 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.98 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 168,914.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,914.80/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.71

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