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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 634.94 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 634.94 and 301.49 is: 452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 634.94 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/634.94 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 634.94 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 191,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,426.89/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.02

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