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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 635.22 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 635.22 and 302.59 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 635.22 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/635.22 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 635.22 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 192,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,211.22/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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