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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 634.94 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 634.94 and 279.65 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 634.94 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/634.94 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 634.94 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 177,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,560.97/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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