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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.49, 636.93 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.49, 636.93 and 302.58 is: 454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.49 : 636.93 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.49/636.93 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.49x = 636.93 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.49x = 192,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,722.28/424.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.01

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