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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 635.48 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 635.48 and 269.90 is: 403.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 635.48 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/635.48 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 635.48 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 171,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,516.05/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.85

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