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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 635.18 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 635.18 and 301.40 is: 452.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 635.18 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/635.18 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 635.18 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 191,443.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,443.25/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.05

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