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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.58, 637.34 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.58, 637.34 and 415.80 is: 624.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.58 : 637.34 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.58/637.34 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.58x = 637.34 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.58x = 265,003.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,003.89/424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.16

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