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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.26, 632.94 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.26, 632.94 and 418.80 is: 624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.26 : 632.94 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.26/632.94 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.26x = 632.94 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.26x = 265,075.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,075.27/424.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.79

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