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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.69, 637.20 and 303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.69, 637.20 and 303.91 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.69 : 637.20 = 303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.69/637.20 = 303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.69x = 637.20 × 303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.69x = 193,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,651.45/424.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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