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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 636.54 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 636.54 and 302.49 is: 453.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 636.54 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/636.54 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 636.54 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 192,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,546.98/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.20

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