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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 635.76 and 278.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 635.76 and 278.42 is: 417.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 635.76 = 278.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/635.76 = 278.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 635.76 × 278.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 177,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,008.30/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.02

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