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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.12 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.12 and 411.84 is: 616.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.12 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.12 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.12 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 261,155.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,155.98/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.87

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