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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.90, 662.85 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.90, 662.85 and 268.83 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.90 : 662.85 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.90/662.85 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.90x = 662.85 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.90x = 178,193.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,193.97/441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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