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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 636.72 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 636.72 and 414.88 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 636.72 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/636.72 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 636.72 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 264,162.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,162.39/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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