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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.18, 635.75 and 300.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.18, 635.75 and 300.09 is: 450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.18 : 635.75 = 300.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.18/635.75 = 300.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.18x = 635.75 × 300.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.18x = 190,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,779.73/423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.82

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