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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 636.14 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 636.14 and 300.35 is: 451.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 636.14 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/636.14 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 636.14 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 191,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,061.16/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.21

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