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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.86, 637.50 and 208.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.86, 637.50 and 208.46 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.86 : 637.50 = 208.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.86/637.50 = 208.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.86x = 637.50 × 208.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.86x = 132,893.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,893.25/424.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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