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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 635.16 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 635.16 and 303.12 is: 453.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 635.16 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/635.16 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 635.16 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 192,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,529.70/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.48

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