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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 635.14 and 315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 635.14 and 315.29 is: 472.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 635.14 = 315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/635.14 = 315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 635.14 × 315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 200,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,255.27/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.94

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