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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 635.83 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 635.83 and 204.48 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 635.83 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/635.83 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 635.83 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 130,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,014.01/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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