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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.92, 636.04 and 271.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.92, 636.04 and 271.02 is: 405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.92 : 636.04 = 271.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.92/636.04 = 271.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.92x = 636.04 × 271.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.92x = 172,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,379.56/424.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.68

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