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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.95, 634.85 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.95, 634.85 and 293.77 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.95 : 634.85 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.95/634.85 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.95x = 634.85 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.95x = 186,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,499.88/423.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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