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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 633.69 and 312.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 633.69 and 312.85 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 633.69 = 312.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/633.69 = 312.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 633.69 × 312.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 198,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,246.75/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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