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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 635.04 and 315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 635.04 and 315.90 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 635.04 = 315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/635.04 = 315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 635.04 × 315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 200,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,609.14/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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