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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.89, 637.51 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.89, 637.51 and 219.56 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.89 : 637.51 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.89/637.51 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.89x = 637.51 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.89x = 139,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,967.96/424.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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