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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613, 919.86 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613, 919.86 and 271 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613 : 919.86 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613/919.86 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613x = 919.86 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613x = 249,282.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,282.06/613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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