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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 636.60 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 636.60 and 322.50 is: 483.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 636.60 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/636.60 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 636.60 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 205,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,303.50/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.29

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