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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.55, 635.04 and 406.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.55, 635.04 and 406.35 is: 610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.55 : 635.04 = 406.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.55/635.04 = 406.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.55x = 635.04 × 406.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.55x = 258,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,048.50/422.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.69

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