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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 635.49 and 278.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 635.49 and 278.39 is: 416.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 635.49 = 278.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/635.49 = 278.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 635.49 × 278.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 176,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,910.88/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.78

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