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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.44, 611.82 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.44, 611.82 and 268.84 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.44 : 611.82 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.44/611.82 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.44x = 611.82 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.44x = 164,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,481.69/407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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