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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 637.27 and 415.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 637.27 and 415.23 is: 622.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 637.27 = 415.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/637.27 = 415.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 637.27 × 415.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 264,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,610.19/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.69

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