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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.82, 636.20 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.82, 636.20 and 308.32 is: 462.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.82 : 636.20 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.82/636.20 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.82x = 636.20 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.82x = 196,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,153.18/423.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.82

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