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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.85, 635.34 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.85, 635.34 and 268.85 is: 403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.85 : 635.34 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.85/635.34 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.85x = 635.34 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.85x = 170,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,813.76/422.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.95

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