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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 636.79 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 636.79 and 150.64 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 636.79 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/636.79 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 636.79 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 95,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,927.13/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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