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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.38, 636.49 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.38, 636.49 and 302.28 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.38 : 636.49 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.38/636.49 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.38x = 636.49 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.38x = 192,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,398.20/424.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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