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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 637.50 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 637.50 and 403.98 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 637.50 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/637.50 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 637.50 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 257,537.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,537.25/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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