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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 637.61 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 637.61 and 301.32 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 637.61 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/637.61 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 637.61 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 192,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,123.05/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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