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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 636.37 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 636.37 and 380.98 is: 570.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 636.37 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/636.37 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 636.37 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 242,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,441.70/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.74

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