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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 636.24 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 636.24 and 402.03 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 636.24 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/636.24 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 636.24 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 255,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,787.57/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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