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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 637.54 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 637.54 and 414.72 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 637.54 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/637.54 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 637.54 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 264,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,399.55/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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