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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 634.23 and 408.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 634.23 and 408.51 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 634.23 = 408.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/634.23 = 408.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 634.23 × 408.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 259,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,089.30/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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