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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.62, 662.31 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.62, 662.31 and 268.65 is: 401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.62 : 662.31 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.62/662.31 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.62x = 662.31 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.62x = 177,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,929.58/442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.99

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