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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 636.30 and 294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 636.30 and 294 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 636.30 = 294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/636.30 = 294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 636.30 × 294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 187,072.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,072.20/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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