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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 634.80 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 634.80 and 301.18 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 634.80 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/634.80 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 634.80 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 191,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,189.06/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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