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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 634.73 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 634.73 and 416.12 is: 624.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 634.73 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/634.73 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 634.73 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 264,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,118.59/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.33

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