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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 635.21 and 416.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 635.21 and 416.18 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 635.21 = 416.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/635.21 = 416.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 635.21 × 416.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 264,359.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,359.62/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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