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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 636.15 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 636.15 and 400.88 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 636.15 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/636.15 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 636.15 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 255,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,019.81/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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