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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 634.68 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 634.68 and 400.41 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 634.68 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/634.68 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 634.68 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 254,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,132.22/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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