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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 634.91, 952.50 and 269.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 634.91, 952.50 and 269.70 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    634.91 : 952.50 = 269.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    634.91/952.50 = 269.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    634.91x = 952.50 × 269.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    634.91x = 256,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,889.25/634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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