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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 635.18 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 635.18 and 407.94 is: 611.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 635.18 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/635.18 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 635.18 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 259,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,115.33/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.24

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