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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 636.45 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 636.45 and 415.53 is: 620.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 636.45 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/636.45 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 636.45 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 264,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,464.07/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.13

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