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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.90, 612.89 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.90, 612.89 and 203.27 is: 304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.90 : 612.89 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.90/612.89 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.90x = 612.89 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.90x = 124,578.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,578.07/408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.67

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