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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 635.04 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 635.04 and 301.68 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 635.04 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/635.04 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 635.04 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 191,578.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,578.87/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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