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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 635.06 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 635.06 and 406.37 is: 609.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 635.06 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/635.06 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 635.06 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 258,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,064.13/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.76

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