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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.99, 637.47 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.99, 637.47 and 151.02 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.99 : 637.47 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.99/637.47 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.99x = 637.47 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.99x = 96,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,270.72/424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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