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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 636.69 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 636.69 and 411 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 636.69 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/636.69 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 636.69 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 261,679.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,679.59/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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