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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 633.96 and 313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 633.96 and 313.92 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 633.96 = 313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/633.96 = 313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 633.96 × 313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 199,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,012.72/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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