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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.77, 637.89 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.77, 637.89 and 403.50 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.77 : 637.89 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.77/637.89 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.77x = 637.89 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.77x = 257,388.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,388.62/424.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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