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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 634.46 and 268.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 634.46 and 268.82 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 634.46 = 268.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/634.46 = 268.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 634.46 × 268.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 170,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,554.16/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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