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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 635.01 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 635.01 and 307.82 is: 461.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 635.01 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/635.01 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 635.01 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 195,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,468.78/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.82

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