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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 634.11 and 307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 634.11 and 307.24 is: 460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 634.11 = 307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/634.11 = 307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 634.11 × 307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 194,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,822.37/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.20

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