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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 635.60 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 635.60 and 207.49 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 635.60 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/635.60 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 635.60 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 131,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,880.64/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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