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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.04 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.04 and 402.48 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.04 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.04 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.04 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 255,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,590.90/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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