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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 636.18 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 636.18 and 294.48 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 636.18 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/636.18 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 636.18 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 187,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,342.29/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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