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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.76, 636.78 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.76, 636.78 and 303.80 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.76 : 636.78 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.76/636.78 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.76x = 636.78 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.76x = 193,453.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,453.76/424.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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