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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 637.16 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 637.16 and 276.30 is: 414.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 637.16 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/637.16 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 637.16 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 176,047.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,047.48/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.92

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