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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 635.60 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 635.60 and 204.45 is: 306.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 635.60 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/635.60 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 635.60 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 129,948.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,948.42/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.68

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