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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 636.54 and 316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 636.54 and 316.23 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 636.54 = 316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/636.54 = 316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 636.54 × 316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 201,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,293.04/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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