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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.23, 630.86 and 406.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.23, 630.86 and 406.63 is: 609.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.23 : 630.86 = 406.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.23/630.86 = 406.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.23x = 630.86 × 406.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.23x = 256,526.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,526.60/421.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.00

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