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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.35, 621.61 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.35, 621.61 and 268.04 is: 402.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.35 : 621.61 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.35/621.61 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.35x = 621.61 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.35x = 166,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,617.23/414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.12

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