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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.92 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.92 and 279.92 is: 419.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.92 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.92 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.92 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 177,726.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,726.81/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.88

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