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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.11, 635.42 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.11, 635.42 and 301.73 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.11 : 635.42 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.11/635.42 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.11x = 635.42 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.11x = 191,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,727.62/424.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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