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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.22, 635.63 and 302.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.22, 635.63 and 302.27 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.22 : 635.63 = 302.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.22/635.63 = 302.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.22x = 635.63 × 302.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.22x = 192,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,127.19/424.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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