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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 634.75 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 634.75 and 386.90 is: 580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 634.75 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/634.75 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 634.75 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 245,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,584.78/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.47

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