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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.18 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.18 and 302.08 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.18 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.18 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.18 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 192,177.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,177.25/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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