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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 633.65 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 633.65 and 268.28 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 633.65 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/633.65 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 633.65 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 169,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,995.62/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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