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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 634.29 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 634.29 and 301.97 is: 453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 634.29 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/634.29 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 634.29 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 191,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,532.25/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.06

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