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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 635.22 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 635.22 and 301.86 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 635.22 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/635.22 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 635.22 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 191,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,747.51/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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