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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.26 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.26 and 301.65 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.26 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.26 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.26 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 191,626.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,626.18/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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