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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 633.66 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 633.66 and 301.26 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 633.66 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/633.66 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 633.66 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 190,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,896.41/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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