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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.56 and 417.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.56 and 417.48 is: 626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.56 = 417.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.56 = 417.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.56 × 417.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 265,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,333.59/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.56

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