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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.85 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.85 and 270.56 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.85 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.85 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.85 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 172,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,302.28/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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