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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 635.46 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 635.46 and 261.64 is: 391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 635.46 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/635.46 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 635.46 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 166,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,261.75/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.68

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