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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 634.33 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 634.33 and 275.18 is: 411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 634.33 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/634.33 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 634.33 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 174,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,551.07/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.73

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