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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635.45, 952.70 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635.45, 952.70 and 269.87 is: 404.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635.45 : 952.70 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635.45/952.70 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635.45x = 952.70 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635.45x = 257,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,099.04/635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.60

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