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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 635.42 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 635.42 and 302.72 is: 454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 635.42 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/635.42 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 635.42 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 192,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,349.65/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.18

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