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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.25, 635.77 and 409.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.25, 635.77 and 409.41 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.25 : 635.77 = 409.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.25/635.77 = 409.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.25x = 635.77 × 409.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.25x = 260,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,290.60/423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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