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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 634.16 and 301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 634.16 and 301.13 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 634.16 = 301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/634.16 = 301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 634.16 × 301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 190,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,964.60/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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