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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.45, 623.52 and 270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.45, 623.52 and 270.37 is: 404.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.45 : 623.52 = 270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.45/623.52 = 270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.45x = 623.52 × 270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.45x = 168,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,583.34/416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.81

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