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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.16 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.16 and 279.44 is: 418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.16 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.16 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.16 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 177,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,489.11/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.92

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