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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.17, 613.65 and 203.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.17, 613.65 and 203.59 is: 305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.17 : 613.65 = 203.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.17/613.65 = 203.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.17x = 613.65 × 203.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.17x = 124,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,934.53/409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.33

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