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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 637.13 and 410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 637.13 and 410.31 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 637.13 = 410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/637.13 = 410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 637.13 × 410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 261,418.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,418.76/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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