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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 636.66 and 270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 636.66 and 270.95 is: 405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 636.66 = 270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/636.66 = 270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 636.66 × 270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 172,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,499.84/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.93

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