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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.66, 637.08 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.66, 637.08 and 303.67 is: 455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.66 : 637.08 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.66/637.08 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.66x = 637.08 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.66x = 193,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,462.08/424.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.57

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