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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.10 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.10 and 302.04 is: 452.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.10 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.10 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.10 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 191,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,825.60/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.70

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