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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 607.98 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 607.98 and 268.70 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 607.98 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/607.98 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 607.98 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 163,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,361.19/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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