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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.11, 633.74 and 412.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.11, 633.74 and 412.78 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.11 : 633.74 = 412.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.11/633.74 = 412.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.11x = 633.74 × 412.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.11x = 261,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,594.64/423.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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