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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.10, 635.24 and 307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.10, 635.24 and 307.98 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.10 : 635.24 = 307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.10/635.24 = 307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.10x = 635.24 × 307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.10x = 195,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,639.68/424.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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