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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 635.63 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 635.63 and 259.57 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 635.63 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/635.63 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 635.63 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 164,990.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,990.48/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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