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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 635.52 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 635.52 and 308.17 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 635.52 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/635.52 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 635.52 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 195,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,846.60/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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