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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 950.79 and 269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 950.79 and 269.30 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 950.79 = 269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/950.79 = 269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 950.79 × 269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 256,047.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,047.75/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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