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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 636.26 and 398.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 636.26 and 398.91 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 636.26 = 398.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/636.26 = 398.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 636.26 × 398.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 253,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,808.48/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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