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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.73, 633.18 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.73, 633.18 and 301.23 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.73 : 633.18 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.73/633.18 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.73x = 633.18 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.73x = 190,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,732.81/422.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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