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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 911.65 and 423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 911.65 and 423.65 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 911.65 = 423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/911.65 = 423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 911.65 × 423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 386,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,220.52/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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