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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 644 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 644 and 411.52 is: 620.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 644 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/644 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 644 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 265,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,018.88/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.97

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