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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 636.56 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 636.56 and 302.88 is: 454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 636.56 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/636.56 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 636.56 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 192,801.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,801.29/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.38

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