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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 634.73 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 634.73 and 314.01 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 634.73 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/634.73 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 634.73 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 199,310.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,310.00/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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