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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 622.96 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 622.96 and 271.13 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 622.96 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/622.96 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 622.96 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 168,899.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,899.35/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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