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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.70, 635.70 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.70, 635.70 and 303.20 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.70 : 635.70 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.70/635.70 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.70x = 635.70 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.70x = 192,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,744.24/424.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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