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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.62, 951.76 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.62, 951.76 and 269.42 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.62 : 951.76 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.62/951.76 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.62x = 951.76 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.62x = 256,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,423.18/634.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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