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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.63, 637.35 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.63, 637.35 and 302.32 is: 453.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.63 : 637.35 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.63/637.35 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.63x = 637.35 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.63x = 192,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,683.65/424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.77

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