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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 634.69 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 634.69 and 269.32 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 634.69 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/634.69 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 634.69 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 170,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,934.71/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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