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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 635.76 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 635.76 and 302.52 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 635.76 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/635.76 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 635.76 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 192,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,330.12/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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