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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.12, 635.73 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.12, 635.73 and 204.44 is: 306.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.12 : 635.73 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.12/635.73 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.12x = 635.73 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.12x = 129,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,968.64/424.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.44

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