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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 634.93 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 634.93 and 269.46 is: 403.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 634.93 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/634.93 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 634.93 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 171,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,087.56/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.52

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