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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.84, 612.91 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.84, 612.91 and 203.31 is: 304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.84 : 612.91 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.84/612.91 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.84x = 612.91 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.84x = 124,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,606.65/408.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.78

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