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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.52, 634.46 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.52, 634.46 and 312.14 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.52 : 634.46 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.52/634.46 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.52x = 634.46 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.52x = 198,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,038.33/423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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