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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 630.75 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 630.75 and 404.42 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 630.75 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/630.75 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 630.75 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 255,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,087.30/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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