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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 637.08 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 637.08 and 208.32 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 637.08 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/637.08 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 637.08 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 132,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,716.51/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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