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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 635.94 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 635.94 and 408.44 is: 612.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 635.94 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/635.94 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 635.94 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 259,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,743.33/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.00

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