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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.87, 637.43 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.87, 637.43 and 219.58 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.87 : 637.43 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.87/637.43 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.87x = 637.43 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.87x = 139,964.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,964.19/424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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