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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.67, 637.10 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.67, 637.10 and 208.49 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.67 : 637.10 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.67/637.10 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.67x = 637.10 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.67x = 132,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,828.98/424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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