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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 636.81 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 636.81 and 407.53 is: 611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 636.81 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/636.81 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 636.81 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 259,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,519.18/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.30

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