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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 635.52 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 635.52 and 279.84 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 635.52 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/635.52 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 635.52 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 177,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,843.92/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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