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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 635.58 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 635.58 and 400.86 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 635.58 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/635.58 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 635.58 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 254,778.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,778.60/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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