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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.01 and 419.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.01 and 419.90 is: 629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.01 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.01 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.01 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 267,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,480.50/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.85

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