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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.83, 637.52 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.83, 637.52 and 280.65 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.83 : 637.52 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.83/637.52 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.83x = 637.52 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.83x = 178,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,918.58/424.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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