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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 633.30 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 633.30 and 292.80 is: 438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 633.30 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/633.30 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 633.30 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 185,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,430.24/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.25

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