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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.95, 633.51 and 268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.95, 633.51 and 268.49 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.95 : 633.51 = 268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.95/633.51 = 268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.95x = 633.51 × 268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.95x = 170,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,089.76/422.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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