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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 638.18 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 638.18 and 414.12 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 638.18 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/638.18 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 638.18 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 264,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,283.10/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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