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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 623.97 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 623.97 and 270.07 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 623.97 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/623.97 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 623.97 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 168,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,514.02/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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