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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 633.28 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 633.28 and 414.72 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 633.28 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/633.28 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 633.28 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 262,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,633.88/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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