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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 639.36 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 639.36 and 414.72 is: 622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 639.36 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/639.36 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 639.36 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 265,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,155.38/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.08

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