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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 622.68 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 622.68 and 270.88 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 622.68 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/622.68 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 622.68 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 168,671.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,671.56/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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