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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.19, 653.65 and 423.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.19, 653.65 and 423.05 is: 633.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.19 : 653.65 = 423.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.19/653.65 = 423.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.19x = 653.65 × 423.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.19x = 276,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,524.52/436.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.95

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