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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.13, 636.12 and 302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.13, 636.12 and 302.02 is: 452.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 636.12 = 302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/636.12 = 302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 636.12 × 302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 192,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,119.37/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.98

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