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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.54, 634.41 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.54, 634.41 and 418.68 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.54 : 634.41 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.54/634.41 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.54x = 634.41 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.54x = 265,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,614.78/423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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