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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 634.68 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 634.68 and 314.64 is: 472.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 634.68 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/634.68 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 634.68 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 199,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,695.72/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.09

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