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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.34 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.34 and 270.90 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.34 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.34 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.34 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 172,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,654.05/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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