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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 633.41 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 633.41 and 312.66 is: 468.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 633.41 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/633.41 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 633.41 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 198,038.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,038.80/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.08

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