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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 662.61 and 268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 662.61 and 268.45 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 662.61 = 268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/662.61 = 268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 662.61 × 268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 177,877.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,877.65/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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