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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.90, 636.12 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.90, 636.12 and 271 is: 405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.90 : 636.12 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.90/636.12 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.90x = 636.12 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.90x = 172,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,388.52/424.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.72

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