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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.05 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.05 and 263.48 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.05 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.05 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.05 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 167,849.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,849.93/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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