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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.45 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.45 and 269.82 is: 404.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.45 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.45 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.45 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 171,455.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,455.77/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.64

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