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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.24, 640.44 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.24, 640.44 and 413.28 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.24 : 640.44 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.24/640.44 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.24x = 640.44 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.24x = 264,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,681.04/426.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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