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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.01 and 270.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.01 and 270.13 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.01 = 270.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.01 = 270.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.01 × 270.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 172,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,075.51/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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