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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.35, 637.20 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.35, 637.20 and 301.41 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.35 : 637.20 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.35/637.20 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.35x = 637.20 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.35x = 192,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,058.45/424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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