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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 636.48 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 636.48 and 301 is: 451.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 636.48 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/636.48 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 636.48 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 191,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,580.48/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.97

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