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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.66, 621.96 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.66, 621.96 and 268.56 is: 402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.66 : 621.96 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.66/621.96 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.66x = 621.96 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.66x = 167,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,033.58/414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.82

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