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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.51, 951.97 and 269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.51, 951.97 and 269.61 is: 404.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.51 : 951.97 = 269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.51/951.97 = 269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.51x = 951.97 × 269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.51x = 256,660.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,660.63/634.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.50

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