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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.34, 630.20 and 403.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.34, 630.20 and 403.42 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.34 : 630.20 = 403.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.34/630.20 = 403.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.34x = 630.20 × 403.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.34x = 254,235.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,235.28/423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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