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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.02, 634.68 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.02, 634.68 and 409.74 is: 613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.02 : 634.68 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.02/634.68 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.02x = 634.68 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.02x = 260,053.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,053.78/424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.31

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