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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.45, 606.68 and 268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.45, 606.68 and 268.35 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.45 : 606.68 = 268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.45/606.68 = 268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.45x = 606.68 × 268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.45x = 162,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,801.24/404.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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