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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 639.68 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 639.68 and 415.12 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 639.68 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/639.68 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 639.68 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 265,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,543.96/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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