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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.57, 633.45 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.57, 633.45 and 268.07 is: 401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.57 : 633.45 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.57/633.45 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.57x = 633.45 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.57x = 169,806.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,806.78/422.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.84

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