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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.86, 635.76 and 204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.86, 635.76 and 204.66 is: 306.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.86 : 635.76 = 204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.86/635.76 = 204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.86x = 635.76 × 204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.86x = 130,114.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,114.64/423.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.98

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