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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 636.79 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 636.79 and 116.36 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 636.79 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/636.79 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 636.79 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 74,094.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,094.19/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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