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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 637.68 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 637.68 and 411.74 is: 616.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 637.68 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/637.68 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 637.68 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 262,558.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,558.36/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.31

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