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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.84, 637.26 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.84, 637.26 and 280.84 is: 421.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.84 : 637.26 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.84/637.26 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.84x = 637.26 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.84x = 178,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,968.10/424.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.26

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