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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 637.26 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 637.26 and 303.22 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 637.26 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/637.26 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 637.26 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 193,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,229.98/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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