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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.92, 662.13 and 268.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.92, 662.13 and 268.06 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.92 : 662.13 = 268.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.92/662.13 = 268.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.92x = 662.13 × 268.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.92x = 177,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,487.26/441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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