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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 634.84 and 269.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 634.84 and 269.08 is: 403.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 634.84 = 269.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/634.84 = 269.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 634.84 × 269.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 170,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,822.75/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.23

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