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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 635.82 and 279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 635.82 and 279.56 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 635.82 = 279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/635.82 = 279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 635.82 × 279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 177,750.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,750.38/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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