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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 636.12 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 636.12 and 308.88 is: 463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 636.12 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/636.12 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 636.12 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 196,484.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,484.75/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.23

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