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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.71, 624.72 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.71, 624.72 and 271.10 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.71 : 624.72 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.71/624.72 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.71x = 624.72 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.71x = 169,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,361.59/417.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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