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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 637.32 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 637.32 and 419.28 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 637.32 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/637.32 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 637.32 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 267,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,215.53/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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