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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.45, 637.08 and 332.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.45, 637.08 and 332.92 is: 499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.45 : 637.08 = 332.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.45/637.08 = 332.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.45x = 637.08 × 332.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.45x = 212,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,096.67/424.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.70

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