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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.69 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.69 and 204.83 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.69 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.69 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.69 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 130,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,414.40/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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