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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 637.12 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 637.12 and 413.84 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 637.12 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/637.12 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 637.12 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 263,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,665.74/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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