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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.65, 951.84 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.65, 951.84 and 269.70 is: 404.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.65 : 951.84 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.65/951.84 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.65x = 951.84 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.65x = 256,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,711.25/634.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.49

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