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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.60, 636.90 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.60, 636.90 and 302.20 is: 453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.60 : 636.90 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.60/636.90 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.60x = 636.90 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.60x = 192,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,471.18/424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.30

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