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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 617.70 and 268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 617.70 and 268.42 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 617.70 = 268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/617.70 = 268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 617.70 × 268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 165,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,803.03/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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