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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 634.37 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 634.37 and 308.00 is: 461.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 634.37 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/634.37 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 634.37 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 195,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,381.25/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.53

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