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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 635.92 and 309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 635.92 and 309.81 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 635.92 = 309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/635.92 = 309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 635.92 × 309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 197,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,011.20/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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