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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.20, 635.04 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.20, 635.04 and 301.76 is: 452.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.20 : 635.04 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.20/635.04 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.20x = 635.04 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.20x = 191,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,629.67/423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.81

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