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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 635.40 and 424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 635.40 and 424.22 is: 634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 635.40 = 424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/635.40 = 424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 635.40 × 424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 269,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,549.39/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.50

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