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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.45, 611.91 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.45, 611.91 and 202.91 is: 303.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.45 : 611.91 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.45/611.91 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.45x = 611.91 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.45x = 124,161.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,161.64/408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.98

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