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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.72 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.72 and 200.48 is: 300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.72 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.72 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.72 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 122,032.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,032.14/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.71

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