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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 607.76 and 268.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 607.76 and 268.64 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 607.76 = 268.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/607.76 = 268.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 607.76 × 268.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 163,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,264.26/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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