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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.26 and 302.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.26 and 302.97 is: 454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.26 = 302.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.26 = 302.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.26 × 302.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 193,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,070.66/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.69

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