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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 635.00 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 635.00 and 301.28 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 635.00 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/635.00 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 635.00 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 191,308.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,308.12/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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