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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.11 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.11 and 207.93 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.11 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.11 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.11 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 132,474.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,474.28/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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