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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 637.04 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 637.04 and 270.54 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 637.04 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/637.04 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 637.04 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 172,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,344.80/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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