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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 635.58 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 635.58 and 295.68 is: 443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 635.58 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/635.58 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 635.58 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 187,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,928.29/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.02

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