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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.16, 633.88 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.16, 633.88 and 301.04 is: 450.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.16 : 633.88 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.16/633.88 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.16x = 633.88 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.16x = 190,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,823.24/423.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.95

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