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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.20, 636.30 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.20, 636.30 and 280.56 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.20 : 636.30 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.20/636.30 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.20x = 636.30 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.20x = 178,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,520.33/424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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