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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.31, 633.97 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.31, 633.97 and 276.97 is: 414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.31 : 633.97 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.31/633.97 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.31x = 633.97 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.31x = 175,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,590.67/423.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.80

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