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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.28, 634.08 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.28, 634.08 and 391.44 is: 585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.28 : 634.08 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.28/634.08 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.28x = 634.08 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.28x = 248,204.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,204.28/424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.00

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