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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 634.92 and 314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 634.92 and 314.48 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 634.92 = 314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/634.92 = 314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 634.92 × 314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 199,669.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,669.64/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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