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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 608.99 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 608.99 and 268.92 is: 403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 608.99 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/608.99 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 608.99 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 163,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,768.25/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.16

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