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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 634.95 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 634.95 and 302.52 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 634.95 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/634.95 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 634.95 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 192,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,085.07/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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