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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.18, 635.57 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.18, 635.57 and 408.18 is: 611.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.18 : 635.57 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.18/635.57 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.18x = 635.57 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.18x = 259,428.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,428.84/424.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.60

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