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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.02, 633.32 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.02, 633.32 and 312.59 is: 467.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.02 : 633.32 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.02/633.32 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.02x = 633.32 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.02x = 197,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,969.52/423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.99

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