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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.97, 612.47 and 203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.97, 612.47 and 203.25 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.97 : 612.47 = 203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.97/612.47 = 203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.97x = 612.47 × 203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.97x = 124,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,487.33/408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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