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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.79, 636.12 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.79, 636.12 and 204.57 is: 307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.79 : 636.12 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.79/636.12 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.79x = 636.12 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.79x = 130,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131.07/423.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.07

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