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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.43 and 302.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.43 and 302.85 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.43 = 302.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.43 = 302.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.43 × 302.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 193,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,044.16/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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