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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 608.22 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 608.22 and 268.62 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 608.22 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/608.22 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 608.22 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 163,380.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,380.06/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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