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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 634.02 and 269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 634.02 and 269.06 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 634.02 = 269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/634.02 = 269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 634.02 × 269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 170,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,586.25/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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