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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 611.46 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 611.46 and 202.19 is: 303.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 611.46 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/611.46 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 611.46 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 123,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,628.04/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.32

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