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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 636.48 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 636.48 and 270.32 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 636.48 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/636.48 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 636.48 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 172,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,050.09/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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