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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.31, 635.76 and 408.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.31, 635.76 and 408.31 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.31 : 635.76 = 408.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.31/635.76 = 408.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.31x = 635.76 × 408.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.31x = 259,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,585.12/424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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