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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 619.29 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 619.29 and 268.74 is: 402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 619.29 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/619.29 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 619.29 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 166,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,427.99/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.53

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