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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 637.47 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 637.47 and 208.17 is: 312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 637.47 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/637.47 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 637.47 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 132,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,702.13/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.65

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