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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.76, 634.14 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.76, 634.14 and 300.72 is: 451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.76 : 634.14 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.76/634.14 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.76x = 634.14 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.76x = 190,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,698.58/422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.08

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