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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 636.90 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 636.90 and 270.32 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 636.90 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/636.90 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 636.90 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 172,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,166.81/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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