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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 635.24 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 635.24 and 299.60 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 635.24 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/635.24 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 635.24 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 190,313.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,313.23/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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