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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.16 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.16 and 400.76 is: 600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.16 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.16 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.16 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 254,546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,546.72/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.80

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