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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.57, 624.71 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.57, 624.71 and 270.47 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.57 : 624.71 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.57/624.71 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.57x = 624.71 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.57x = 168,967.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,967.55/416.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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