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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 635.04 and 413.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 635.04 and 413.00 is: 618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 635.04 = 413.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/635.04 = 413.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 635.04 × 413.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 262,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,270.73/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.96

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