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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 611.78 and 202.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 611.78 and 202.45 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 611.78 = 202.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/611.78 = 202.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 611.78 × 202.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 123,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,854.04/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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