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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.80, 637.20 and 407.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.80, 637.20 and 407.02 is: 610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.80 : 637.20 = 407.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.80/637.20 = 407.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.80x = 637.20 × 407.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.80x = 259,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,353.14/424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.53

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