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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.79, 637.79 and 417.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.79, 637.79 and 417.50 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.79 : 637.79 = 417.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.79/637.79 = 417.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.79x = 637.79 × 417.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.79x = 266,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,272.05/424.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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