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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 636.30 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 636.30 and 279.64 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 636.30 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/636.30 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 636.30 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 177,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,934.93/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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