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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 633.50 and 312.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 633.50 and 312.72 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 633.50 = 312.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/633.50 = 312.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 633.50 × 312.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 198,108.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,108.12/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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