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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 637.41 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 637.41 and 417.25 is: 626.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 637.41 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/637.41 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 637.41 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 265,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,956.14/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.46

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