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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.34 and 407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.34 and 407.11 is: 610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.34 = 407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.34 = 407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.34 × 407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 258,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,653.27/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.72

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