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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 636.06 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 636.06 and 294.39 is: 440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 636.06 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/636.06 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 636.06 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 187,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,249.70/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.86

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