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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.33, 635.86 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.33, 635.86 and 309 is: 463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.33 : 635.86 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.33/635.86 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.33x = 635.86 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.33x = 196,480.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,480.74/424.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.04

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