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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.36, 636.06 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.36, 636.06 and 406.36 is: 609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.36 : 636.06 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.36/636.06 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.36x = 636.06 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.36x = 258,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,469.34/424.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.08

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