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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 635.70 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 635.70 and 204.60 is: 306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 635.70 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/635.70 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 635.70 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 130,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,064.22/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.88

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