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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 634.47 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 634.47 and 301.36 is: 451.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 634.47 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/634.47 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 634.47 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 191,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,203.88/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.30

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