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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 637.11 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 637.11 and 315.11 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 637.11 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/637.11 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 637.11 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 200,761.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,761.32/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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