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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 634.56 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 634.56 and 302.04 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 634.56 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/634.56 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 634.56 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 191,662.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,662.50/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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