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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 632 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 632 and 408.66 is: 610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 632 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/632 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 632 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 258,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,273.12/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.55

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