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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 636.26 and 309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 636.26 and 309.60 is: 464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 636.26 = 309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/636.26 = 309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 636.26 × 309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 196,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,984.55/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.79

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