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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 607.68 and 268.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 607.68 and 268.47 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 607.68 = 268.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/607.68 = 268.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 607.68 × 268.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 163,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,143.85/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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