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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.79, 635.72 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.79, 635.72 and 400.75 is: 601.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.79 : 635.72 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.79/635.72 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.79x = 635.72 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.79x = 254,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,761.20/423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.15

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