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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.83 and 303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.83 and 303.66 is: 455.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.83 = 303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.83 = 303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.83 × 303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 193,378.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,378.28/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.61

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