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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 635.52 and 418.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 635.52 and 418.56 is: 627.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 635.52 = 418.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/635.52 = 418.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 635.52 × 418.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 266,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,003.25/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.84

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