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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 637.08 and 399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 637.08 and 399.36 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 637.08 = 399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/637.08 = 399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 637.08 × 399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 254,424.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,424.27/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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