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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 637.19 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 637.19 and 379.34 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 637.19 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/637.19 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 637.19 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 241,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,706.57/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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