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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 637 and 278.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 637 and 278.21 is: 417.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 637 = 278.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/637 = 278.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 637 × 278.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 177,219.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,219.77/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.52

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