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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 621.74 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 621.74 and 268.34 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 621.74 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/621.74 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 621.74 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 166,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,835.27/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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