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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.79 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.79 and 309.62 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.79 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.79 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.79 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 197,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,467.80/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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