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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.83, 635.30 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.83, 635.30 and 268.82 is: 403.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.83 : 635.30 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.83/635.30 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.83x = 635.30 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.83x = 170,781.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,781.35/422.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.91

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