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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 634.98 and 316.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 634.98 and 316.64 is: 474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 634.98 = 316.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/634.98 = 316.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 634.98 × 316.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 201,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,060.07/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.29

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