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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 635.66 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 635.66 and 294.09 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 635.66 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/635.66 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 635.66 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 186,941.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,941.25/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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