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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.90, 613.56 and 203.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.90, 613.56 and 203.47 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.90 : 613.56 = 203.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.90/613.56 = 203.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.90x = 613.56 × 203.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.90x = 124,837.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,837.99/408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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