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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 635.14 and 301.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 635.14 and 301.93 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 635.14 = 301.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/635.14 = 301.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 635.14 × 301.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 191,766.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,766.61/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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