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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.28, 613.70 and 203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.28, 613.70 and 203.56 is: 305.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.28 : 613.70 = 203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.28/613.70 = 203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.28x = 613.70 × 203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.28x = 124,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,924.77/409.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.23

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