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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 634.91 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 634.91 and 301.63 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 634.91 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/634.91 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 634.91 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 191,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,507.90/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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