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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 634.64 and 386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 634.64 and 386.78 is: 579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 634.64 = 386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/634.64 = 386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 634.64 × 386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 245,460.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,460.95/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.98

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