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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.79 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.79 and 207.28 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.79 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.79 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.79 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 131,785.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,785.51/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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