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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 636.89 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 636.89 and 383.35 is: 574.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 636.89 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/636.89 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 636.89 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 244,148.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,148.27/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.93

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