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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 635.40 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 635.40 and 424.62 is: 632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 635.40 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/635.40 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 635.40 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 269,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,803.55/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.45

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