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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.94, 919.41 and 270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.94, 919.41 and 270.94 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.94 : 919.41 = 270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.94/919.41 = 270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.94x = 919.41 × 270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.94x = 249,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,104.95/612.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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