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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 637.32 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 637.32 and 407.88 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 637.32 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/637.32 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 637.32 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 259,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,950.08/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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