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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.40 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.40 and 279.48 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.40 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.40 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.40 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 177,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,581.59/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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