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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 635.63 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 635.63 and 301.80 is: 453.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 635.63 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/635.63 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 635.63 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 191,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,831.63/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.04

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