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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 634.47 and 276.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 634.47 and 276.85 is: 415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 634.47 = 276.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/634.47 = 276.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 634.47 × 276.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 175,653.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,653.02/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.16

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