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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 635.47 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 635.47 and 207.02 is: 310.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 635.47 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/635.47 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 635.47 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 131,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,555.00/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.52

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