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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.48, 614.28 and 204.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.48, 614.28 and 204.16 is: 306.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.48 : 614.28 = 204.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.48/614.28 = 204.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.48x = 614.28 × 204.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.48x = 125,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,411.40/409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.27

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