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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.16, 635.70 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.16, 635.70 and 204.74 is: 306.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.16 : 635.70 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.16/635.70 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.16x = 635.70 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.16x = 130,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,153.22/424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.85

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