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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.04 and 301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.04 and 301.44 is: 452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.04 = 301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.04 = 301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.04 × 301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 191,426.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,426.46/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.16

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