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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 633.96 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 633.96 and 300.87 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 633.96 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/633.96 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 633.96 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 190,739.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,739.55/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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