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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 634.54 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 634.54 and 270.02 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 634.54 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/634.54 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 634.54 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 171,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,338.49/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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