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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.70, 952.35 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.70, 952.35 and 269.80 is: 404.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.70 : 952.35 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.70/952.35 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.70x = 952.35 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.70x = 256,944.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,944.03/634.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.83

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