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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 638.23 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 638.23 and 281.30 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 638.23 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/638.23 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 638.23 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 179,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,534.10/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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