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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 635.07 and 403.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 635.07 and 403.22 is: 605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 635.07 = 403.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/635.07 = 403.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 635.07 × 403.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 256,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,072.93/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.09

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