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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 634.77 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 634.77 and 399.15 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 634.77 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/634.77 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 634.77 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 253,368.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,368.45/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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