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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 635.53 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 635.53 and 301.98 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 635.53 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/635.53 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 635.53 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 191,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,917.35/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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