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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 634.20 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 634.20 and 418.57 is: 627.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 634.20 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/634.20 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 634.20 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 265,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,457.09/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.32

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