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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 636.63 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 636.63 and 338.46 is: 507.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 636.63 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/636.63 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 636.63 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 215,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,473.79/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.02

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