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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.24, 1,417.37 and 424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.24, 1,417.37 and 424.80 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.24 : 1,417.37 = 424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.24/1,417.37 = 424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.24x = 1,417.37 × 424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.24x = 602,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,094.52/945.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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