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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.12 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.12 and 279.88 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.12 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.12 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.12 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 178,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,037.27/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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