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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 635.13 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 635.13 and 301.74 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 635.13 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/635.13 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 635.13 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 191,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,644.13/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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