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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 638.17 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 638.17 and 270.73 is: 406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 638.17 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/638.17 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 638.17 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 172,771.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771.76/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.77

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