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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 633.74 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 633.74 and 319.23 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 633.74 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/633.74 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 633.74 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 202,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,307.22/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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