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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 627.18 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 627.18 and 271.69 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 627.18 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/627.18 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 627.18 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 170,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,395.95/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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