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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.46, 611.26 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.46, 611.26 and 202.04 is: 303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.46 : 611.26 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.46/611.26 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.46x = 611.26 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.46x = 123,498.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,498.84/407.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.09

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