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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 636.35 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 636.35 and 279.96 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 636.35 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/636.35 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 636.35 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 178,151.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,151.15/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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