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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 635.76 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 635.76 and 277.92 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 635.76 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/635.76 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 635.76 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 176,690.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,690.42/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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