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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 622.08 and 268.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 622.08 and 268.59 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 622.08 = 268.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/622.08 = 268.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 622.08 × 268.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 167,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,084.47/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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