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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 637.09 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 637.09 and 268.54 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 637.09 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/637.09 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 637.09 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 171,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,084.15/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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