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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 634.60 and 204.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 634.60 and 204.06 is: 305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 634.60 = 204.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/634.60 = 204.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 634.60 × 204.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 129,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,496.48/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.82

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