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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 634.50 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 634.50 and 206.82 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 634.50 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/634.50 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 634.50 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 131,227.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,227.29/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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