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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 637.38 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 637.38 and 304.02 is: 456.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 637.38 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/637.38 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 637.38 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 193,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,776.27/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.13

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