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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 635.67 and 314.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 635.67 and 314.05 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 635.67 = 314.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/635.67 = 314.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 635.67 × 314.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 199,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,632.16/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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