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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.93, 662.85 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.93, 662.85 and 268.65 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.93 : 662.85 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.93/662.85 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.93x = 662.85 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.93x = 178,074.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,074.65/441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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