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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 637.57 and 303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 637.57 and 303.45 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 637.57 = 303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/637.57 = 303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 637.57 × 303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 193,468.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,468.60/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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