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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.46, 634.10 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.46, 634.10 and 293.28 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.46 : 634.10 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.46/634.10 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.46x = 634.10 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.46x = 185,968.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,968.85/423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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