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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 636.48 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 636.48 and 278.19 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 636.48 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/636.48 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 636.48 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 177,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,062.37/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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