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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 630.56 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 630.56 and 409 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 630.56 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/630.56 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 630.56 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 257,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,899.04/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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