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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 635.98 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 635.98 and 207.63 is: 311.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 635.98 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/635.98 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 635.98 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 132,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,048.53/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.31

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