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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424, 636.64 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424, 636.64 and 408.48 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424 : 636.64 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424/636.64 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424x = 636.64 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424x = 260,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,054.71/424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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