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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 662.79 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 662.79 and 268.82 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 662.79 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/662.79 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 662.79 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 178,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,169.88/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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