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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 635.42 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 635.42 and 302.13 is: 452.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 635.42 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/635.42 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 635.42 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 191,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,980.20/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.51

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