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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.84, 663.71 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.84, 663.71 and 268.60 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.84 : 663.71 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.84/663.71 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.84x = 663.71 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.84x = 178,272.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,272.51/441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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