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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.42 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.42 and 293.68 is: 440.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.42 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.42 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.42 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 186,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,610.15/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.66

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