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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 635.54 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 635.54 and 308.12 is: 462.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 635.54 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/635.54 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 635.54 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 195,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,820.28/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.44

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