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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 634.88 and 278.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 634.88 and 278.89 is: 418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 634.88 = 278.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/634.88 = 278.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 634.88 × 278.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 177,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,060.29/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.45

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