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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 635.43 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 635.43 and 300.58 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 635.43 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/635.43 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 635.43 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 190,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,997.55/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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