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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 634.79 and 286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 634.79 and 286.54 is: 429.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 634.79 = 286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/634.79 = 286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 634.79 × 286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 181,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,890.24/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.52

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