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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.38, 634.84 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.38, 634.84 and 414.44 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.38 : 634.84 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.38/634.84 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.38x = 634.84 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.38x = 263,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,103.09/425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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