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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.47, 636.77 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.47, 636.77 and 208.07 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.47 : 636.77 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.47/636.77 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.47x = 636.77 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.47x = 132,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,490.07/424.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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