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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.83, 613.04 and 203.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.83, 613.04 and 203.49 is: 305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.83 : 613.04 = 203.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.83/613.04 = 203.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.83x = 613.04 × 203.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.83x = 124,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,746.49/408.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.13

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