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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 636.51 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 636.51 and 315.18 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 636.51 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/636.51 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 636.51 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 200,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,615.22/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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