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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.80, 872.40 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.80, 872.40 and 423 is: 583.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.80 : 872.40 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.80/872.40 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.80x = 872.40 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.80x = 369,025.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,025.20/632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.16

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