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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 637.44 and 419.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 637.44 and 419.08 is: 627.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 637.44 = 419.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/637.44 = 419.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 637.44 × 419.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 267,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,138.36/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.73

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