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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.85, 636.36 and 294.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.85, 636.36 and 294.47 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.85 : 636.36 = 294.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.85/636.36 = 294.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.85x = 636.36 × 294.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.85x = 187,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,388.93/424.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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