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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 634.56 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 634.56 and 405.36 is: 607.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 634.56 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/634.56 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 634.56 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 257,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,225.24/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.58

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