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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 633.87 and 386.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 633.87 and 386.59 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 633.87 = 386.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/633.87 = 386.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 633.87 × 386.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 245,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,047.80/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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