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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.68, 620.70 and 268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.68, 620.70 and 268.52 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.68 : 620.70 = 268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.68/620.70 = 268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.68x = 620.70 × 268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.68x = 166,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,670.36/414.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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