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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.45, 635.41 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.45, 635.41 and 207.03 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.45 : 635.41 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.45/635.41 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.45x = 635.41 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.45x = 131,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,548.93/423.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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