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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.60, 620.64 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.60, 620.64 and 267.46 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.60 : 620.64 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.60/620.64 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.60x = 620.64 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.60x = 165,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,994.82/413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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